‘When you have it, it’s priceless’: Nine questions for Seleta Reynolds
After three successful years in San Francisco, Seleta Reynolds is tackling a vastly larger job in Los Angeles. We talked about her advice.
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Guest article: Biking on the cheap
How one Portlander keeps his family moving on just $2,000 a year.
Meet Aixe Djelal, the ‘helmetographer’ behind BicycleHead
She captures the ephemeral vignettes we often see but rarely capture.
For Blake Hicks, bike tricks are ticket to the big time
Blake Hicks is a fixture in Waterfront Park, where he can be seen nearly every day working on his tricks.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) For the past four years, southeast Portland resident Blake Hicks has focused his entire life on two things: Perfect his bike tricks and share them with the world. Now, after countless hours … Read more
Former Tribune photographer finds life lessons on cross-country bike ride
L.E. Baskow ready to roll around Lake Superior. 48-year-old Sellwood resident L.E. Baskow, a former staff photographer for the Portland Tribune, completed a cross-country bike ride in the summer of 2011. He rode 4,000 miles across nine states in three months and even crossed into Ontario a few times. Now he’s created a book about … Read more
April Economides is bringing bicycling to businesses
April Economides.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Yesterday I met April Economides, a self-described “green urbanist” who is growing a solid reputation for making bicycles — and bicycling — a more visible and respected part of doing business. Through her firm, Green Octopus Consulting, April works with business associations, advocacy groups, and government agencies to plan and … Read more
Ten years of Breakfast on the Bridges: An evening of stories
BonB veteran Steph Routh.(Photo by Michael Andersen)) This guest post is by Michael Andersen of Portland Afoot, PDX’s 10-minute newsmagazine about buses, bikes and low-car life. Dozens of fans of one of Portland’s most unique and durable bike traditions met Tuesday night at bicycle tavern Velo Cult to tell stories from more than 120 mornings of … Read more
Hilltop “Jesus” and naked kisses: The Portland bike scene’s best missed connections
Hey wait! Let’s get a drink!(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) This guest post is by Michael Andersen of Portland Afoot, PDX’s 10-minute newsmagazine about buses, bikes and; low car life. Summertime might not have quite reached the sky yet, but it’s sprouted in Portlanders’ hearts. I’ve got evidence. Now and then, Portland Afoot publishes a feature … Read more
Meet Dezy Walls, the “Pianobike Kid”
Dezy “the Pianobike kid” Walls pedals his 300-pound bike across SW Naito while singing and playing one of his tunes.(Photos © J. Maus)
Dave Weber’s 40-plus mile, award-winning daily commute
On the road from Dallas to Kansas City.(Photo courtesy of Dave Weber) You could ride from Portland, Oregon to Los Angeles, California but you still wouldn’t travel as many miles as Dave Weber rode his bike in September. Even adding a detour along Highway 101 from Sacramento to Bakersfield would give you fewer than the … Read more
Meet Your Maker: Johnnie Olivan of Rejuiced Bikes
Using recycled bike frames and parts, Johnnie Olivan of Rejuiced Bikes in North Portland melds artistry and utility into his creations.(Photos © J. Maus unless otherwise noted)
Meet Your Maker: Gigi Lascurettes, maker of Helmuffs
Gigi Lascurettes(Photos/video by Russ Roca) In this episode of Pedal People, we profile Gigi Lascurettes the maker of another Portland original – Helmuffs. Helmuffs are wool ear muffs made from recycled sweaters that attach directly to your helmet straps. Gigi’s Helmuffs have been on display at BikeCraft and can also be purchased at Bikeasaurus (1337 … Read more